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The transfer window in January has been relatively quiet, but it may be picking up momentum as teams look to strengthen their rosters for the latter half of the season.
In the upcoming month, Arsenal and Chelsea are anticipated to be among the clubs attempting to acquire at least one player each. Both teams have shown interest in Brighton’s Ivan Toney. Chelsea has also expressed interest in Brighton’s young striker Evan Ferguson, but the club values him at a high price of £100m. Due to the strict regulations of financial fair play, any potential signings may rely on player sales.
There is high demand for Kalvin Phillips, with Newcastle United, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid all expressing interest in the extra Manchester City player. Juventus is also keeping an eye on the situation. Manchester United is planning to keep Amad Diallo despite multiple players leaving on loan from Old Trafford. Tottenham is still pursuing Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, and Chelsea is willing to let Armando Broja go for a significant fee of £50m.
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If you support the concept of the football hierarchy, you must advocate for Financial Fair Play.
The Premier League’s top officials began pushing for revisions to financial regulations, prompting a sharp remark from one administrator. In the world of football, those in power are unable to consider the bigger picture and only focus on how it impacts their own interests.
They rarely consider the bigger picture, which has resulted in some skewed beliefs, as evident in the recent days.
Eddie Howe expressed frustration that Newcastle United lacks connections in the market who are willing to offer loans to alleviate the team’s struggles with Profit and Sustainability restrictions. At the same time, his superiors were publicly stating that other clubs also have concerns about this regulation.
After losing 3-2 to Manchester City on Saturday, there were murmurs about the regulations that allowed the champions to easily acquire Kevin De Bruyne, while hindering a similar state-funded project from building a similarly strong team.
One complaint was that was the distinction.
The martial agent has denied any rift with Ten Hag.
The agent of Anthony Martial has refuted claims that the Manchester United forward has been instructed to train separately due to his lack of fitness.
According to Phillipe Lamboley, spokesperson for France’s national team, Martial is in need of surgery for a hip problem, as reported by Sky Sports News.
On Thursday, Lamboley stated that the accusations against him are entirely untrue. He was not removed from the group and does not have any issues with Erik ten Hag.
Anthony has spent nine seasons in Manchester, which is a testament to his professionalism and dedication. If he were not a great professional, he would not have been able to maintain such a long tenure at the club.
“He will be undergoing a minor procedure on his adductors, something that he should have done earlier but was unable to due to it hindering his performance. He has decided to undergo the procedure now.”
Martial’s agreement includes the possibility of an additional year, but the club is not anticipated to exercise it.
Chelsea and Liverpool are both interested in acquiring the services of a Newcastle player.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in signing Newcastle’s midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
Due to reported financial concerns at Newcastle, will Eddie Howe’s team have to offload players in order to improve their injury-plagued squad?
Guimaraes is likely the most sought-after player on their team, but would come at a high cost. Real Madrid has also shown interest in the Brazilian player.
The search for a new striker at Arsenal continues, with Gimenez and Mayoral being considered as potential candidates.
Arsenal is increasing their efforts to acquire Santiago Gimenez from Feyenoord.
According to TEAMtalk, the Gunners are interested in the striker, who has been performing well in the Eredivisie this season. He is also being monitored by West Ham and Arsenal believes he could be a valuable addition to their team.
Gimenez is being regarded as a more affordable and achievable choice for a striker in the upcoming January transfer window, with Mikel Arteta’s team also showing interest in Getafe’s striker, Borja Mayoral.
According to The Sun, Arsenal offered £22 million for the striker who has netted 12 goals in 19 La Liga games this season. However, there have been no recent updates on this potential deal.
Al-Hilal, a club from Saudi Arabia, has officially signed Lodi from Marseille, a Brazilian player.
On Wednesday, both Al-Hilal and Olympique de Marseille announced that they have acquired Brazilian defender Renan Lodi from the French team.
Lodi, who is 25 years old, has signed a contract that will tie him to the club until 2027. According to French media, Al-Hilal paid 23 million euros ($24.97 million) for the transfer.
Lodi has accumulated 19 appearances for the Brazilian national team.
Al-Hilal is currently leading the Saudi Pro League with 53 points, which puts them seven points ahead of second-ranked Al-Nassr.
The PIF of Saudi Arabia has revealed a project for investing in and privatizing sports clubs, specifically Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr, and Al-Hilal.
PIF has a 75% ownership stake in each of the four clubs, while their individual non-profit foundations hold a 25% ownership stake in each.
Brighton is seeking a fee of £100 million for Ferguson.
The Blues are monitoring Brighton’s Evan Ferguson as they remain connected to a potential new No 9.
According to the Evening Standard, the Seagulls are unwilling to consider offers below £100m for the 19-year-old Irish striker.
This would make it unlikely for Chelsea to acquire him, as they are already pushing the limits of Financial Fair Play regulations.
At some point in the future, Victor Osimhen will participate in the Premier League.
Victor Osimhen has made a promise to eventually compete in the Premier League, although he is uncertain of the exact timing.
The 25-year-old player from Napoli is currently in high demand in Europe, with both Arsenal and Chelsea being connected to potential transfers for him.
However, Osimhen, who is currently representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, hinted that he would not be transferring to England in the near future.
“In the future, there will come a time when I will pursue this goal. However, at the moment, I have other aspirations in my career that I am excited about. When the appropriate time arrives, I will make my intentions known to everyone.”
Victor Osimhen ensured that Nigeria shared the points with Equatorial Guinea in their opening AFCON match.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘gave Man Utd Christmas Day deadline to accept his offer’
According to recent reports, Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave a warning to Manchester United that he would retract his offer to become a minority owner if it was not approved before Christmas.
On December 24, it was declared that the Ineos chairman had accepted to purchase a 25% share of the Premier League team in a transaction that also involved injecting 300 million US dollars (£236.7 million) into their facilities.
However, recent filings from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released on Wednesday show that Ratcliffe’s patience was starting to run out just before a deal was made.
According to reports, the Spurs have entered the competition to sign Michael Olise.
Tottenham has joined the list of Premier League teams expressing interest in Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise. Other clubs, such as Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool, are also vying for the opportunity to sign the talented winger from the Eagles during the upcoming transfer window.
Olise’s departure from Crystal Palace is anticipated at the conclusion of the current season, however, he has not yet made a decision regarding his next destination. The ‘Big Six’ clubs, along with Newcastle, have expressed interest in signing him.
According to HITC, there are reports stating that Olise has a release clause worth more than £50m, which will go into effect during the summer. There are also speculations of a potential swap deal between Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Olise.
According to all indications, PSG, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid are also keeping an eye on the situation.
Chelsea is interested in Dybala.
Chelsea is considering the possibility of signing Paulo Dybala, a player who has frequently been linked with a transfer to the Premier League.
According to Calcio Mercato, Chelsea is keeping an eye on the status of the Roma striker, particularly after the dismissal of Jose Mourinho as their manager.
Concerns have been raised about the striker’s physical condition, but it has been reported that he is open to a reduced transfer fee this month. Chelsea is in need of additional attacking choices.
Source: independent.co.uk
